Planning ahead for Windows Server 2016 end of support
In accordance with the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy, extended support for Windows Server 2016 will end on January 12, 2027.
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Prepare your servers for Secure Boot certificate updates
The original Secure Boot certificates introduced in 2011 are approaching the end of their planned lifecycle, with expirations beginning in late June 2026.
Microsoft’s guidance to help mitigate critical threats to Active Directory Domain Services in 2025
As organizations modernize, AD DS continues to be a frequent focus for cyberattacks. This summary outlines six critical threats and provides actionable steps to help detect and reduce risk.
Beyond RC4 for Windows authentication
As organizations face an evolving threat landscape, strengthening Windows authentication is more critical than ever. The deprecation of RC4 (Rivest Cipher 4) encryption in Kerberos is a shift toward modern, resilient security standards.
Tired of all the restarts? Get hotpatching for Windows Server
Hotpatching for Windows Server 2025, made available in preview in 2024, will become generally available as a subscription service on July 1st, 2025.
Join us at Windows Server Summit 2025 and learn more about our latest innovations!
As we continue to build and innovate, our team looks forward to engaging and learning from you at every opportunity to help ensure Windows Server continues to enable customers to accelerate innovation in their businesses.
Microsoft System Center 2025 is now generally available
Microsoft System Center 2025 is now available, offering enhanced security, infrastructure management, and cloud capabilities for efficient IT operations.
Windows Server 2025 now generally available, with advanced security, improved performance, and cloud agility
Windows Server 2025 builds on our mission to deliver a secure and high-performance Windows Server platform tailored to meet customers’ diverse needs.
Gain enhanced security and performance with Windows Server 2025—now in preview
We are excited to announce that Windows Server 2025 is available in public preview and ready for you to download in the Evaluation Center.
Check out Microsoft Windows Server Summit 2024
Join us March 26 to 28, 2024 at the Windows Server Summit to learn about the latest innovations and best practices, sponsored by Intel®.
How Hotpatching on Windows Server is changing the game for Xbox
Learn how Microsoft has been using Hotpatch with Windows Server 2022 Azure Edition to substantially reduce downtime for SQL Server databases.
Windows Server and SQL Server at Microsoft Ignite 2023
One common theme stood out throughout Microsoft Ignite 2023: the potential of AI is becoming reality, and it's happening right now.
Secure Windows Server 2012/R2 workloads with options from Azure
October 10th, 2023 marks the end of support date for Windows Server 2012/R2 and we want to outline options for customers to stay protected and compliant.